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The Plainsman

May 27, 2017 by John Gorevan 7 Comments

Main Street, Plains, Near Airdrie.

Interior of the Plainsman near Airdrie 1972

Opening of the Plainsman

Photographed at the opening in Plains, Near Airdrie, of a new public house, aptly named “The Plainsman,” are left to right Mr. Andrew Timmons, the owner, Mrs. Timmons, pulling the first pint, Mr. R McCormick, field sales manager, Ushers, and Mr. W. Moyes, also of Ushers. The opening ceremony was performed by Jimmy Johnstone, of Celtic Football Club. 1972.

The Plainsman was demolished to build the Plains Social Club and is now flats.

Filed Under: Airdrie

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  1. Eileen Ruddy says

    April 13, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    Plainman was on Main Street Plains. I worked there from 1978-1981. Best pub about

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    • John Gorevan says

      April 13, 2020 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Eileen! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. David Sweeney says

    April 13, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    My Grandpa worked in it.
    Luke Kelly.

    Reply
  3. Alistair Reid says

    December 7, 2020 at 1:09 am

    Did it not have the longest bar top in Scotland.

    Reply
  4. Mick Quigley says

    November 23, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    A mums jack Duncan walked in with a horse shouting 2 pints a lager when yer ready πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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  5. Mick Quigley says

    November 23, 2023 at 1:52 pm

    Big jack Duncan in way a horse shoutin 2 lager when yer ready EileenπŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

    Reply

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